Directory of Katana 刀名鑑 - Taihei Bukan 泰平武鑑 / Edo Periodo / Daimyo Samurai - 1859 Title: Taihei Bukan 泰平武鑑 Size: 16×7×1 cm Weight: 50g Number of pages: 170 Material: Japanese Paper Washi Publish Year: 1859 ( 安政六年 Ansei-Rokunen , Late Edo period) This is a book that is surprisingly over 170 years old. Japan was in the Edo period. It was a time when shoguns, feudal lords, and samurai were powerful. In this book, you will find the names of the Daimyo, their crests, and their spears and lanterns from all over Japan, including Mito, Kii, Edo, and so on. It is a wonderful “Daimyo Jiten.” The book is illustrated with many illustrations, making it easy to understand for those of us living in the modern age. The cover has been reinforced in a later period. This book is so old and has some stains, tears and holes. Please understand the situation. This is a great historical document and art book. Carefully packaged and shipped from Japan to overseas. We have other rare items up for current auction,so please check back.